ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 3182, 5 September 1917, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. The headliner at Ilia Majesty's Thcatrn at nrescut is a turn by Oharlenc and Charloue, a duo who recently arrived from South America. Tlio two Charlcnes are asfi=sted in their act by an amusinE coloured comedian. The male member of the duo is a particularly clever juggler, and the lady plays the xylophone Among others on the bill are Milner aud Storey, the Buuty Company, and. Violet Treveny.on. KING'S THEATRE. Prison life comes in for some seot'cMielit revelations in the Pathe Gold Rooster play, "Hinton's Double," now sci-eoning at tne King's Theatre. Fred Warde, who is tlio star in this production, plays a double role. Tho story is one of reniarkauie liliene™ which was used to put the wronE man iu prison for crime. It also shows how a man barters his honour and his liberty for his daughter's sake. A beautiful lovo romance develop* during the story. EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. Anita Stewart is the heroine in "Clover's Eebcllion," the star feature of a remarKably strong programmo now screening at Everybody's Theatre. The cast is particularly strong, an outstanding figure being the capable new leadiug man of the Vitagraph Studios, Rudolph Cameron, whose acting in this picture is excellent. Charlio Ohaplin, in "The Rink." is the latest ami one of the best and funniest comedies lie has yet appeared in. Patron 6 are reminded that "CloTCf'B Rebellion" will be screened for the last time at 4.45 on Friday afternoon, owing to the picture being required for the opening of the new Liberty Theatre, Chrlstohurch, on Saturday, September f. EMPRESS THEATRE. Ethel Clayton is the heroine of "Tho Stolen Paradise." the star feature on the programme at the Empress Theatre, lho heroine marrits a blind man, who be-- t lievos that she is the woman with whom \ he was infatuated before he lost his sight. 1 Ethel Clayton is really wonderful in every moment of her role, and it is one of her best portrayals of intense emotion.< Pma, Nesbit, as the pretty and worthless Kathcrino, does good work, and the whole of tho supporting oast. is strong. Chapter eight t of "The Iron Claw" is also showing. THE ENGLISH PIERROTS. In the Town Hall Concert Chamber last night Misses Billio, Wilson and Elsa Laneley and the rest of tho English Pierrots again provided an excellent entortainment. Tile bill comprised many first-rate vocal numbprs of the more serious sort, but tho bulk of it was made up of olever oomedy. Messrs. Lawrence and Turner wore particularly successful in provoking laughter. All the concerted items wore bright and entertaining. The programme will be repeated to-night. OONOEHT AND DRAWING OF CRIPPLED SOLDIERS' ART UNION. Considerable interest is being taken in connection "'with, the above, which takes place in the Town Hall to-morrow night. A very largo number of tickets bavo K-cn sold, and «, packed house is assured this most -worthy cause. The programme to be presented inoludcß 'Wellington's foremost favouriteß, such popular artists aa Messrs. Hamilton Hodges, Herbert wood, William Crawford, Fxas'or-Thomson, William Goudie, Rupert Moates, and Harold Godier "and H. Moschini, .should be sufficient guarantee for a musical treat. Patrons are advised to book their Mats. . MAORI ENTERTAINMENT. The Maori entertainers from Hawke's Bav, who. are seoking to raise funds for the Returned Maori Soldiers' Fund, repeated their very unique and agreeable entertainment at the Town Hall last Evening, before a, large audience. Evory item in-tho long programme -was-thoroughly enjoyec 1 - The oompajiy has a most proficcient team of sixteen poi dancers, who introduce many new movements in -single and double-handed, pois that are new even to those who have -witnessed displays of poi dancing over and over again. Last evening they gave the H.M.S. New Zealand poi and the poi of the Allies, m which they smybolisd very cleverly the character of tho. dance as given , out in the title. The singing of Miss Nikitini, who has a beautiful soprano voice of groat range and -marked purity of tone, again created enthusiasm. Miss Mere Amohau also rang most sympathetically, -whilst tho Herotaunga- Glee Party mado merry in rastime ditties that, set tho feet of the audience tapping. 'Among those present were a large number of Maoris, who were among the keenest, in their demonstrations of approval. The entertainment will be repeated this evening.